The Income Tax Department has released updated guidelines explaining how certain Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are selected for scrutiny. These latest directions aim to bring more transparency to the scrutiny process and help taxpayers understand the reasons behind receiving scrutiny …
The Income Tax Department recently brought attention to an insightful post by Chartered Accountant (CA) Pradeep Goyal on X (formerly Twitter) that sheds light on how the current income tax scrutiny process works in India. The department highlighted the post …
In its continuous effort to curb the use of unaccounted cash in the economy, the Income Tax Department of India has intensified its surveillance on certain high-value financial transactions. These transactions, if found to be disproportionate to your declared income, may lead …
Income tax officials may analyze an individual’s declared expenses in comparison to their bank records, which include credit/debit card transactions and cash withdrawals. The middle class has been facing increasing scrutiny regarding income tax compliance, with discussions intensifying before the …
CBDT has directed the income tax department to monitor such high value cash transactions in a “non-intrusive” manner. High-Value Cash Transactions under ITD Scrutiny: The Income Tax Department is tightening its scrutiny on sectors like hotels, luxury brand sales, hospitals, …
CBDT Issues New Guidelines for ITR Scrutiny for FY 2024-25 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently released a notification outlining the scrutiny process for income tax returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024-25. This notification aims to provide …
Income Tax Scrutiny on NRIs – Focussing on 181 Days Threshold Triggering the Tax Liability In recent developments, the Income Tax Department has intensified its scrutiny of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), requesting sworn statements to ascertain the exact number of days …